MLB: Team Rankings at the All-Star Break, Who Shines?

The Baseball World Eagerly Anticipates the 2025 All-Star Game

The baseball universe is preparing to stop time. The most resounding names in the sport will meet at the Home Run Derby and the 2025 All-Star Game, events that promise strong emotions and memorable plays. The city of Atlanta will be the setting for this sporting spectacle. The All-Star break could be a welcome respite for some teams. The Dodgers and Yankees, powerhouses that have recently experienced ups and downs, will look to get back on track. The Braves, for their part, will try to get out of the hole they find themselves in. Conversely, teams on a roll like the Blue Jays and Tigers, along with the Astros and Cubs, will seek to maintain their momentum in the second half of the season. We analyze the position of the 30 teams heading into these stellar summer events. Our panel of experts has ranked each team based on their current performance and pre-season expectations. In addition, we have the analysis of experts from Alofoke Deportes, who provide us with their perspective on the players selected for the All-Star Game.

MLB Team Standings – Week 14

(Previous season ranking)

1. Detroit Tigers

Record: 59-35 Previous ranking: 2 Tarik Skubal, along with Riley Greene, Gleyber Torres, and Javier Baez, were selected for the All-Star game, marking the first time since 2015 that the Tigers have four representatives. Baez will make history as the first player to start an All-Star Game at shortstop and in the outfield. Skubal could be the starter if the team decides he pitches an inning with only two days of rest.

2. Los Angeles Dodgers

Record: 56-38 Previous ranking: 1 Injuries to pitchers’ bodies could affect the Dodgers, who suffered a sweep against the Astros. Yoshinobu Yamamoto had his worst outing as a Dodger. The team has used 35 different pitchers, tying with the Mets for the most in the league.

3. Chicago Cubs

Record: 54-38 Previous ranking: 5 Matthew Boyd is one of the highlights of the All-Star Game. At 34 years old, he has performed remarkably for the Cubs, especially after the injuries of Justin Steele and Shota Imanaga. Boyd, who signed a two-year, $29 million contract with the Cubs, has exceeded expectations.

4. Houston Astros

Record: 55-38 Previous ranking: 4 Hunter Brown has proven to be an elite pitcher, ranking among the best in effectiveness and strikeouts. Brown has been key for the Astros to stay at the top of the American League West Division.

5. Philadelphia Phillies

Record: 54-39 Previous ranking: 3 Zack Wheeler has maintained an exceptional performance and could aspire to the Cy Young. His statistics place him among the best in the National League. Wheeler could be the team’s most valuable player, considering the injuries the Phillies have suffered.

6. Toronto Blue Jays

Record: 54-39 Previous ranking: 10 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Alejandro Kirk have been key figures for the Blue Jays. Kirk, with a .306 average and seven home runs, has had an outstanding first half of the season.

7. New York Mets

Record: 53-39 Previous ranking: 9 Edwin Diaz, after a complicated start to the season, has found his rhythm. His fastball and slider combination has been effective, showing remarkable dominance.

8. New York Yankees

Record: 51-41 Previous ranking: 6 Aaron Judge is on his way to having a historic season, competing with the best of all time. His performance positions him to accumulate a WAR figure that would equate him with Barry Bonds.

9. Milwaukee Brewers

Record: 53-40 Previous ranking: 8 Freddy Peralta has been a constant in the Brewers’ rotation, showing great performance. He has been fundamental in keeping the team afloat.

10. Tampa Bay Rays

Record: 50-43 Previous ranking: 7 Junior Caminero, the youngest player in the All-Star Game, has shown his talent with 22 home runs and a slugging percentage of .503. He will participate in the Home Run Derby.

11. San Francisco Giants

Record: 51-43 Previous ranking: 13 The Giants have three pitchers in the All-Star Game. Logan Webb, Robbie Ray, and Randy Rodriguez have been key for the team.

12. Seattle Mariners

Record: 48-44 Previous ranking: 14 The Mariners have four All-Stars, including Cal Raleigh, who is having a historic offensive season. The inclusion of Julio Rodriguez generated debate.

13. San Diego Padres

Record: 49-43 Previous ranking: 12 Manny Machado reached 2,000 hits in his career. He is one of the few players to reach this milestone with 350 home runs before the age of 33.

14. Boston Red Sox

Record: 49-45 Previous ranking: 18 Boston’s three All-Stars, acquired in the offseason, have performed well. Aroldis Chapman, at 37 years old, has been a revelation.

15. St. Louis Cardinals

Record: 49-44 Previous ranking: 11 Brendan Donovan, with an OPS above .800, has been a key piece for the Cardinals.

16. Cincinnati Reds

Record: 47-46 Previous ranking: 15 Elly De La Cruz continues to improve his stats and steal bases. His strike zone control is improving.

17. Arizona Diamondbacks

Record: 46-47 Previous ranking: 16 Zac Gallen, Ryne Nelson, and Merrill Kelly have shown solid performance in the rotation.

18. Texas Rangers

Record: 45-48 Previous ranking: 17 Jacob deGrom, despite some adjustments in his velocity, remains an elite pitcher with an ERA of 2.29.

19. Kansas City Royals

Record: 46-48 Previous ranking: 23 Bobby Witt Jr. and Kris Bubic are the Royals’ representatives in the All-Star Game.

20. Minnesota Twins

Record: 45-47 Previous ranking: 22 Byron Buxton is the only Twins representative in the All-Star Game and will participate in the Home Run Derby.

21. Los Angeles Angels

Record: 45-47 Previous ranking: 21 Yusei Kikuchi, with a three-year contract, has been a stabilizing force in the Angels’ rotation.

22. Cleveland Guardians

Record: 43-48 Previous ranking: 20 The Guardians suffered a losing streak that affected their playoff aspirations.

23. Miami Marlins

Record: 42-49 Previous ranking: 25 Kyle Stowers is one of the most outstanding stories, with a performance that took him to the All-Star Game.

24. Atlanta Braves

Record: 40-51 Previous ranking: 19 Ronald Acuña Jr., despite an injury, was selected for the All-Star Game.

25. Baltimore Orioles

Record: 40-50 Previous ranking: 24 Ryan O’Hearn is the Orioles’ only representative in the All-Star Game.

26. Pittsburgh Pirates

Record: 38-56 Previous ranking: 26 Paul Skenes, with an ERA below 2.00, has been a standout pitcher.

27. Athletics

Record: 38-56 Previous ranking: 28 Jacob Wilson, an elite contact hitter, is one of the most prominent figures on the team.

28. Washington Nationals

Record: 38-54 Previous ranking: 27 James Wood, with a high OPS and base-stealing ability, will participate in the All-Star Game and the Home Run Derby.

29. Chicago White Sox

Record: 31-62 Previous ranking: 29 Shane Smith is the only representative of the White Sox and the first rookie pitcher on the team to reach the All-Star Game.